Applications will be considered for grants or loans supporting:

"The last 12-18 months have seen significant developments in this sector with a real focus on developing appropriate technical specifications for schemes and identifying ways to improve each customer's experience. These improvement coupled with HNI funding could act as a catalyst for further significant investment to develop more secure energy networks and supplies for consumers and businesses across England and Wales.”

Crucially, proposals submitted by local authorities and others will need to be well thought through and address the evaluation criteria to be applied by BEIS to bids.

TLT has produced a practical guide for local authorities looking to develop district heating schemes and we would welcome be delighted to meet with you to discuss your requirements and current development in the district heating sector.

This publication is intended for general guidance and represents our understanding of the relevant law and practice as at October 2016. Specific advice should be sought for specific cases. For more information see our terms & conditions.